Al Arabi vs Al Sailiya tips and predictions

Al Arabi short price offers no value

With the gulf in class between the sides, the hosts are expected to get through this like a hot knife through butter. But perhaps this will not be as clear-cut as it seems. Of course Al Arabi are definitely expected to cruise to victory but it doesn't feel right to back the short price.

The hosts are expected to win handily but it might not be that simple. Al Arabi have been all over the shop in terms of value for bettors. They've lost 5 of their last 9 games at home. Those reverses have not been helped by their latest goal count. They've scored one or less goals in 3 of their last 4 home matches which is a fact that will give fans of the upset some confidence.

Al Sailiya have notably won 7 of their last 13 trips away. Their decent results have been underpinned by their quality in front of goal. They've scored at least once in 12 of their last 13 away fixtures. If they're to have the slightest chance they'll have to contribute more goals to that run. It'll be some performance if they manage that. While it is seen as a dismal match-up for them, the visitors might just do the impossible here.

Most previews are saying that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match despite the blatant favouritism for Al Arabi. It's not difficult to see a clean sheet here. The BTTS No looks a bit more tempting for this encounter. Obviously all of this depends on how the visitors deal with a standard of football they're not used to.